A battlefield of love

"Hmm..."

Lu Cheng let out a soft breath and sat down in his original spot.

A beautiful woman was beside him, her familiar scent filling his nostrils, but he swallowed hard, unable to meet her gaze.

If she were angry, strangling herself, or sad and heartbroken, I wouldn't be in this state; after all, everything has its reasons.

But she remained silent, as if none of the memories from the Simulation Device had ever existed.

Like a dormant volcano, you never know when it will erupt, but once it does, the terrifying heat will instantly melt, devour, and obliterate everything.

"You should eat more meat..." Zhang Lexuan picked up a piece of sweet and sour pork ribs with her chopsticks and placed it in Lu Cheng's bowl with a smile.

"Brother, you need to grow taller quickly, otherwise how can you keep your promise from back then?"

"..."

Mother Jiang and Jiang Nannan clearly noticed something was wrong. The mother and daughter exchanged a glance, and while they were surprised, Jiang Nannan frowned slightly.

Something's not right here.

Judging from Zhang Lexuan's appearance, she must be more than ten years older than Lu Cheng! Moreover, her standard dark green cloak and uniform as a member of the Inspection Corps, along with the Shrek Academy badge pinned to her chest, further confirmed the guess that she was definitely a powerful senior sister from the Inner Court.

But no matter how strong you are, it is absolutely not a reason for you to bully Xiao Cheng at will.

What kind of bizarre and outlandish habit is it to call a boy ten years younger than yourself "brother"?!

"Snort!"

Just as Lu Cheng was silently eating, another beautiful figure appeared beside him. She was only fourteen or fifteen years old, but she was already a tall beauty of 1.78 meters. She was Jiang Nannan, the number one beauty of the outer courtyard, known for her beautiful legs.

Jiang Nannan unceremoniously picked up the stool, placed it heavily on the other side of Lu Cheng, and then sat down.

Her pink eyes were fixed on Zhang Lexuan with a fierce determination.

She doesn't mind if Xiao Cheng has other girlfriends, but on the condition that they don't bully him! They can't take advantage of Xiao Cheng's honesty and kindness to insult him so wantonly!

"Oh?" Zhang Lexuan glanced at Jiang Nannan with interest, a hint of appreciation and ambiguity flashing in her light blue eyes. She slowly bent down, leaning close to Lu Cheng's ear and breathing softly, "It seems your sweetheart isn't someone to be trifled with..."

"Sigh, if your sister finds out that you personally give me medicinal baths, dry my hair, and train my body every day, won't she be angry?"

"If she knew you were already involved in this game, using everyone as pawns, and exhausting everything for me... wouldn't she be jealous?"

"She probably won't hit me, right? That's scary~ Unlike me, I only feel sorry for my brother." Zhang Lexuan blinked her beautiful eyes playfully, a carefree smile curving her lips.

Lu Cheng: "..."

"Hello!"

All of this seemed ordinary, even somewhat frustrating, to Lu Cheng, but to Jiang Nannan, it was a blatant provocation.

The beauty glared at Zhang Lexuan with her pink eyes, angrily grabbed Lu Cheng's arm, and pulled him sharply towards her.

"Senior! If you really want to play some role-playing game, you can call me 'sister,' but please stop tormenting Xiao Cheng! He's such an honest and kind boy; he can't stand your antics." Jiang Nannan's beautiful eyes were filled with indignation, displaying the kind of spirit of an older sister standing up for her younger brother who had been bullied.

The delicate, beautiful woman who had been held in Lu Cheng's arms earlier, her legs weak and body limp, making her blushing, was long gone. At this moment, Jiang Nannan even had a hint of shrewishness.

After all, in her eyes, her eldest sister was like a mother, and Lu Cheng was her only younger brother, even though he was adopted and they had no blood relation.

Without a father, the entire family has been supported by her hard work all these years. Without any support or backing, she can only make herself unapproachable and more shrewish in order to deal with the wolves and tigers who covet her beauty.

Lu Cheng's lips twitched.

Covering face.

He didn't consider himself cunning or treacherous, but he was definitely not honest or simple either. He just never imagined that in Sister Nannan's eyes, he would be... like this.

"Pfft, hahaha..."

Zhang Lexuan couldn't hold back any longer and burst into laughter, clutching her stomach.

She laughed so hard she almost fell over, even leaning on Lu Cheng's shoulder, tears welling in her eyes. "Brother, she said you're honest and kind, hahahahaha!"

Lu Cheng: "..."

He let out a soft breath, glancing at Jiang Nannan with a complicated expression. "Nannan- jie, this is a misunderstanding. Lexuan... she didn't mean me any harm. She's just a lively and impulsive person, which is why she likes to joke around with me."

"..." Upon hearing this, Jiang Nannan hesitated for a moment before slowly sitting down, but in the girl's eyes, there was still some doubt.

After all, Lu Cheng's attitude was clearly very rigid.

Therefore, she did not hesitate to squeeze onto Lu Cheng's other side. Although it was winter, the Star Dou Great Forest like spring all year round. So, although they were wearing clothes, they were quite thin. When they were pressed together, it was as if their skin was touching, and they could even feel each other's warm skin.

Without realizing it, she had also begun to compete with him.

She helped Lu Cheng pick up food, and even put it directly into his mouth.

Zhang Lexuan watched with a smile, but didn't offer any further explanation.

"Oh right, Xiao Cheng, didn't you bring me a gift? Why don't you take it out and let me see it?" Jiang Nannan suddenly remembered something and slowly said.

Lu Cheng: "..."

He let out a breath, forced a smile, and handed Mother Jiang a jade pendant. "Mom, this jade pendant has the effect of promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis. Wearing it for a long time can nourish your body and mind..."

Then she handed out a bracelet, decorated with a lifelike pink rabbit design.

"I need you to put this on for me." Jiang Nannan bit her red lips and handed her fair wrist to Lu Cheng, her eyes filled with excitement and pride.

"Okay." Lu Cheng nodded and gently put the bracelet on.

"Brother, you went on a long trip, didn't you prepare any gifts for me?" Zhang Lexuan rested her chin on one hand, while idly Entanglement her hair with the other, her light blue eyes filled with anticipation.

It's over...

Lu Cheng's body stiffened.

He knew this meal was no ordinary meal.

Don't let them eat me in a minute.

"Yes." Lu Cheng nodded emphatically.

He then took out a jade hairpin from his storage ring, with a wind chime hanging from the back, tinkling and making a clear and melodious sound.

The scene seemed to freeze.

Zhang Lexuan's initially playful gaze was gradually drawn to the jade hairpin, which seemed to possess some kind of magic, completely calming the beauty down.

"Elder brother..."

Zhang Lexuan's lips moved, her voice trembling slightly, and her light blue eyes gazed intently at Lu Cheng.

"Can you help me put it on?"

"Good."

Lu Cheng nodded, skillfully approached the beauty from behind, and untied her hair clip, revealing her smooth, black hair cascading over her shoulders like large waves.

With practiced skill, she quickly and easily tied the hairpin.

At this moment, the beauty was no different from the one in my memory.

Her eyes gradually reddened, and her gaze towards Lu Cheng became increasingly infatuated.